Bones of the Elbow
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Elbow, Wrist,
& Hand!
Elbow:
Anatomy,
Injuries,
Treatment, &
Rehabilitation
Bones of the Elbow
Humerus
Radius
ulna
Ligaments of the Elbow
Medial Collateral
Lateral Collateral
Annular ligament
Muscles of the Elbow
Biceps
Triceps
Brachialis
Elbow Dislocation
May result in serious
damage to ligaments,
arteries, veins, and nerves
paralysis of the fingers,
arm, or hand is possible
Treatment: Elbow Dislocation
Don’t move the injury!
Splint it as it is and
apply icepacks.
Go to ER immediately.
Elbow Hyperextension
Elbow is forced past its
usual range of motion
(ROM)
athlete will keep the elbow
in a bent position and won’t
want to straighten the arm
TX: Hyperextension
RICE method
check for deformity,
swelling, discoloration,
and point tenderness
Tennis Elbow
Inflammation of
the lateral
epicondoyle of the
humerus
Tennis Elbow
Causes: overuse,
weakness, poor
technique, lack of
flexibility, or inadequate
warmup
Tennis Elbow
Athlete will
experience general
weakness of the
muscles of the lower
arm
Little League Elbow
Occurs in younger
athletes when the muscle
is stronger than the bone
Muscle pulls away a
bone chip from the arm
Little League Elbow
Possible for ulnar nerve
to be injured, resulting in
numbness, weakness, or
tingling of the forearm,
hand, or fingers (check
CSM!!!)
TX: LL Elbow
RICE
see physician
or go to ER
Wrist & Hand:
Anatomy, Injuries,
Treatment, &
Rehabilitation
Bones: Wrist & Hand
Distal ends of the radius
and ulna
carpals
metacarpals
phalanges
Wrist Sprains & Fractures
Most common of all the
upper extremity injuries
because there are so many
small wrist bones, always
see a doctor to check for
fractures
TX: Sprains & Fractures
RICE method
always check for
point tenderness
Check CSM!!!
Sprained Thumb
Very common in
basketball
sprain of the M-P
joint at the base of
the thumb
Sprained Thumb
See physician, especially if
there is pain going up
through the wrist or the
athlete is unable to pinch
the thumb & forefinger
together
Jammed Finger
Sprain of the PIP joint
usually very painful but
pain does not last
RICE
“buddy taping”
Dislocated Finger
Obvious deformity,
swelling, pain
splint as is--do not try to
reduce the dislocation!
RICE, CSM
Mallet Finger
Caused by a direct blow
extensor tendon of one
of the distal phalanges is
torn from the bone
Mallet Finger
Tendon may pull
off part of the bone
(called an avulsion
fracture)
Mallet Finger
The athlete won’t be able
to hold the finger straight;
the finger will appear to be
hanging
RICE, immediate transport
to ER
Ripped Hands
Caused by severe
calluses (common in
gymnastics)
best treatment is
prevention!